Green Bean, Corn and Pea Marinated Salad

This is really good, but must stay in the fridge overnight.

• Ready In: 24 hrs
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can green beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned corn niblets
• 2  cups  frozen peas (cooked only until firm-tender and cooled)
• 1  small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  large red onion, sliced
• 1  cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup white vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Directions

1. Drain the green beans, and corn over a colinder, then place in a glass bowl with the cooked peas, green pepper and sliced onions.
2. In a saucepan heat sugar, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder (if using) bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer stirring continuously ONLY until the sugar dissolves completely (do not boil for a long time).
3. Remove from heat and pour over the veggies.
4. Refrigerate overnight.